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Melvin Holman 3rd Was Loving and Happy Child

Monday, July 22, 2002 - 8:00pm

Melvin Holman 3rd Was Loving and Happy Child

Melvin Holman 3rd died on July 14 in New York city. He was born on
Oct. 19, 1982 to Cheryl Starks and Melvin Holman Jr. at Harlem Hospital
in New York city. Melvin was a loving and happy child, and was loved and
adored by everyone he touched.

He attended school at PS 138 in Manhattan since the age of almost
five. Melvin resided at 2369 First avenue for the past five years.

Melvin was known for his love of music. Many can recall moments that
they shared with him enjoying his tunes or special songs. It was said at
times we didn't know if Melvin understood what we were saying to him,
but when we played his music, we knew he understood that.

Melvin leaves to cherish his memories, his mother, Mrs. Cheryl
Starks-Payne; his stepfather, Nembhard Payne; his father, Melvin Holman
Jr.; his grandmother, Mrs. Grace Holman; his grandfather, Robert Starks
Sr.; his godmother and aunt, Mary; his godfather, Eric; his sisters,
Tashawna, Mary, Hadiyyah, Shaniqua, Rahquel, Charnele, Brianna and
Jessica; his brother-in-law, Damon; his aunts, Mary, Phyllis, Alicia,
Dorothy and Betty Ann; his uncles, Robert Jr., Marshall, Rochon, Ulysses
and Johnny; three nieces, Danielle, Destiny and Iris; and a host of
great aunts and uncles, teachers, caseworkers and friends. He will be
greatly missed.

A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 20, in
the Oak Grove Cemetery, Oak Bluffs. Arrangements are under the care of
the Chapman, Cole and Gleason Funeral Home in Oak Bluffs.